Town of Delafield fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Delafield? Yes. The Town of Delafield requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Over 3 ft up to 6 ft allowed behind the nearest part of the house (zoning permit); between the lake/stream ordinary high water mark and the house, 3 ft max without Plan Commission approval source
- Front (street) yard
- Up to 3 ft anywhere on the lot; over 3 ft between the road right-of-way and the house needs Plan Commission approval source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences up to 6 ft may be placed anywhere behind the house; fences over 6 ft must meet district setbacks and offsets (closer only with the adjoining owners' written consent and Plan Commission approval). source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the abutting property. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Delafield
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- Fill out the Town Zoning Permit Application and check list.
- Attach a plat of survey showing the fence and other structures, plans, the open space form and the signed Owner Zoning Notice Form.
- Submit it with the fee to the Building Inspector at Town Hall (or the Town Clerk's office to forward).
- Fence over 3 ft in front of the house, or over 6 ft? Get Plan Commission approval first.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Review fee and zoning permit fee, paid with the application
- Permit good for
- One year from issue
Who to contact
Mike Hadley
Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator (SAFEbuilt)
- Phone
- 262-646-2778
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, W302 N1254 Maple Ave, Delafield, WI 53018 (to the Building Inspector, or the Town Clerk's office during business hours)
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What to submit
- Zoning Permit Application and Zoning Permit Check List
- Plat of survey showing existing and planned structures (with exceptions)
- Construction plans (1 copy)
- Acknowledgement of open space balance form
- Signed Owner Zoning Notice Form (from the Zoning Administrator)
Other rules to know
- A zoning permit from the building inspection department is required before building a fence (except fences enclosing a farming operation).
- Waukesha County zoning applies only in shoreland/floodland areas.
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Town of Delafield, WI?
Yes. The Town of Delafield requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Delafield?
Side and rear yards: Over 3 ft up to 6 ft allowed behind the nearest part of the house (zoning permit); between the lake/stream ordinary high water mark and the house, 3 ft max without Plan Commission approval. Front (street) yard: Up to 3 ft anywhere on the lot; over 3 ft between the road right-of-way and the house needs Plan Commission approval.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Delafield?
Fences up to 6 ft may be placed anywhere behind the house; fences over 6 ft must meet district setbacks and offsets (closer only with the adjoining owners' written consent and Plan Commission approval).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Delafield?
Finished side faces the abutting property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Delafield?
Fill out the Town Zoning Permit Application and check list. Attach a plat of survey showing the fence and other structures, plans, the open space form and the signed Owner Zoning Notice Form. Submit it with the fee to the Building Inspector at Town Hall (or the Town Clerk's office to forward). Fence over 3 ft in front of the house, or over 6 ft? Get Plan Commission approval first. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Delafield (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Delafield?
Mike Hadley, Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator (SAFEbuilt). Phone 262-646-2778, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Delafield's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 17.06 4.B Fences
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